Tequila Fresa

Friday, May 25, 2012


Charles H. Baker Jr., loveable drunkard and certified bon vivant, traveled the world in search of a life well-lived. While some of the libatious adventures in The Gentleman's Companion should be avoided (I'm remembering a particularly disgusting morning emptying cachaça from coconuts buried in the front yard for a year), tequila fresa seems hard to beat! 


Find a 2-quart jar with a sealer top. Into this put 1 quart stemmed, washed, cut up, and crushed strawberries dead ripe. Pour in 1 bottle Tequila. Seal tightly, and allow to stand for 2 to 3 weeks. Strain through a double cheesecloth, and you will find a lovely thing, a rosy liquor with its rude sharpness blunted, yet with the kick of a mule. It may be poured over ice, sweetened to taste, and consumed as is, for a quickie, or as a julep over fine ice, or frozen with cracked ice in the Waring Blendor, with the addition of the juice of 1/4 lime for tartness, in tropical style a Daiquiri. Color, a lovely rose; flavor unique. 


Now tell me that doesn't sound delicious–cheers, and happy weekend!


Photo by Romulo Yanes for Gourmet

14 comments:

  1. This sounds way better than year old coconuts :-) Have a wonderful long weekend, my dear!

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  2. this looks so good and refreshing! Have a fantastic weekend my dear!

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  3. It does sound delicious, and I love the color :)

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  4. this looks so good and refreshing! Have a fantastic weekend my dear!

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  5. Oh my God that is a gorgeous drink! :) Looks delish too!

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  6. I've long though they should make a cotton candy soft drink, and you know, this looks just like it!

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  7. Oh this sounds and looks fabulous! Perfect for the long weekend ahead! xo

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  8. that really does sound delicious. Perfect for a hot day like today.

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  9. Oh yes!! This looks delightfully refreshing and with the hot temps expected for the weekend, a Tequila Fresa sounds just about right!! Hope you have a super weekend!!
    xo

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  10. Oh my -- yummy! Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend!!

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  12. Wow doesn't love a bon vivant!! Happy Happy weekend Lovely Lena!

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  13. Look so yummy and refreshing! Have a great weekend. xo style, she wrote

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